Fainmous BBQ
Fainmous BBQ
Pulled Pork Sliders
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Rib Tip Plate Fridays and Saturdays Only
Brisket, Pulled Pork and Sausage plate with Mac and Cheese and Spinach
Chopped Beef Street Tacos
Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Spinach Casserole
Fried Spinach Poppers
Brisket. Mac and cheese and creamy spinach.
Loaded Potato with Brisket
Three meat plate with sausage, brisket and chicken. Sides: cole slaw and mac and cheese.
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TNT Sandwhich
Such a great little spot and very modernized
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Loaded Tots with brisket.
Two 2 Meat Plate (sausage & brisket)
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Ribs Brisket Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Potato Salad
Ericka S.
Jul 18, 2023
I've been to both Fainmous locations: the old location (now shuttered) and the new location just off Washington Ave. And, honestly, I remember the flavor of the barbeque being better at the old location. One caveat: this is Tennessee-style BBQ, if I recall correctly, so you shouldn't approach the menu thinking from a Texas only perspective. Surprisingly, what I did like the most was the loaded tater tots topped with chopped brisket. The baked potato with brisket did look great, but will have to order it next time. I recommend Fainmous if you happen to be in the area, and I think they get enough things right that I would return.5/5 Loaded Tater Tots with Brisket - Great!5/5 Sausage - Good flavor.5/5 Pineapple Tea - Refreshing, unique flavor.4/5 Brisket - Good, not great.3/5 Cole Slaw - Lacking flavor.3/5 Pulled Chicken - Kind of on the dry side.3/5 Mac and Cheese - just OK.
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DeWayne R.
May 30, 2022
I finally came, saw, and ate Tennessee style BBQ! My sister and I visited on Friday afternoon, just after the lunch rush, so I'm not sure if what I experienced is a direct result of this, but I have to stay true to my experience. So, my sister and I were the only two in the restaurant for our entire hour there, aside from to women, one if which was dressed in cook attire, so we assumed she worked there. My sister ordered a lean, sliced brisket sandwich plate, with green beans, and macaroni and cheese, plus spicy BBQ sauce. I ordered the two meat plate which included lean sliced brisket, pulled chicken, baked beans, green beans, and spicy BBQ sauce. I also ordered a lemonade, which I was told was made in-house. My sister and I both wanted the Pineapple Tea, but they didn't have any. Boooo! Note: I usually order sausage with my two meat plates at any BBQ place I visit, but Fainmous only makes pork sausage. Thumbs down for that, even if it's a Tenessee thing! It only allows me to top my review off at three starts. Sorry. We were both feeling the taste of the brisket with the spicy BBQ sauce. I don't know if it's a plus or minus, but the spicy BBQ sauce was merely sauce with crushed pepper flakes in it. It was defintely different. What I wasn't feeling was the fact that we ordered lean brisket, but I wound up peeling off a good amount of fat and leaving it piled on my plate. I respect how other people feel about fat when it comes to brisket, but I don't like fat on mine. Apparently the person preparing my plate thought that he could change my mind. Go figure! The lemonade was pretty good, too, and it was served in an old school mason jar. Nice touch!Overall, the food was pretty good. I wasn't blown over by it, but I had a good experience, especially since one of the two other people in the restaurant was the co-owner, Karen Fain - wife of James Fain (hence the name, "Fainmous"), who engaged us in conversation while we ate. She gave us the history behind Tennessee BBQ. It was a lengthy ride, during lunch, for just a "good" restaurant. A coin toss will determine whether or not we return.
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Christopher B.
Jul 25, 2023
I really enjoyed eating here last weekend. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who's in the area. I went rock climbing a Momentum, and then wanted to grab some lunch, so I went over. Fantastic hospitality from the owners who made me feel right at home. I enjoyed the TNT sandwich! I learned that the owner grew up roasting pigs in rural Tennessee, since he was five years old. Great food like this is passed down through generations! Great ambiance as well.
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Bee T.
Oct 11, 2023
Nice family owned establishment. Food is delicious!!! Curbside service offered but not always honored. Overall I eat here frequently and have plans to continue supporting!
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Sheniqua W.
Feb 25, 2023
Ive been eating here since their location on S. Post Oak. Everytime Everything is Always Good. Ribs ... They are always sold out after 1pm so dont ask. Peach Cobbler... Better come during lunch in Season cause its gonna be gone by 2pm I guarantee you that. All the Meat is Delicious, I cant speak for all the sides but yes Beans are fantastic .Go early so they dont run outta food on ya lol!!!!
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Monica H.
May 25, 2024
Went on a Saturday around 2:30 (memorial weekend, not busy). I called like a big girl to make sure they were open since hours seemed inconsistent according to other reviews/sites (usually open just Fri & Saturdays if open at all); they focus on catering & will probably do so until those apartments across the way are done with construction. It's a smaller place, around a dozen seats, so it looks like it's built for mostly take-out service. It is a husband-wife business & he was very nice & welcoming. I got an Arnold Palmer with their pineapple SWEET TEA & 2 meat plate with BRISKET, PORK RIBS, GREENS & MAC n' CHEESE.TEA/LEMONADE: nice flavor but too sweet for me personally, would be amazing if I had thought to take it home & add more water/ice to dilute it.BRISKET: Very moist & tender, nice bark & lots of Hickory smoke flavor, a little salty (unfortunately discovered I don't like Hickory however).RIBS: More tender, in between falling-off-bone & chewy type, again a little salty & strong in Hickory smoke.GREENS: Tender, not mushy, nothing special going on though like smoke/ham which isn't necessarily a bad thing when pairing with other bold flavors like BBQ'd meats.MAC: A thicker type of sauce but don't think it had egg in it... maybe cream cheese addition to cheddar/a cheese blend?Sad I don't like Hickory smoke flavor because the couple is sweet, the sides are good & the meat is good quality & well executed/made. I would most definitely give it a try if Tennessee HICKORY BBQ is your thing!
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Steve J.
Feb 2, 2024
Tried the TNT sandwich and was amazing. Friends had the ribs, chicken, and brisket and it was also great. Spoke to owner and his wife and they are great hard working people. Can't wait to go back
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Barbara C.
Apr 21, 2024
Absolutely the best barbecue, and among the best food, I have ever tasted. Succulent brisket, delicious greens and cole slaw, served with a smile. These folks care about barbecue and their customers!
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Kevin A.
Oct 21, 2023
Stumbled across this fine little place and all I can say is wow.This isn't Texas BBQ, roots in Tennessee and a long family history of BBQ.We opted for a 3 meat plate. Brisket, ribs and chicken with Mac and cheese and chickpea salad for our sides.The chicken was moist and delicious, the brisket was lean, tender and amazing; the ribs are absolutely spot on with flavor and tenderness.To top off the amazing BBQ was the wonderful people we met while there; Karen and Jamie the owners and Miss Linda are some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. They allowed us to sample several other sides and everything we put in our mouths was fantastic.There's another famous BBQ place near by, skip it and get yo self to Fainmous BBQ, you will be glad you did!!!!!
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Jeremy P.
Oct 13, 2023
I'm from Texas but lived in Knoxville for 5 years. Had an itch for some pulled pork and decided to visit. Big flavorful servings and tasted great. Make sure to get it with the spicy sauce and homemade Mac and Cheese. The owners are very personable and could have talked to them all day longIf y'all are in the area make sure to try this place out!!
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